NatWest Group India partners with IIT Delhi to accelerate innovation and research collaboration in India

NatWest Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia and engage with leading technology talent and skills.  

By working with IIT Delhi’s world class academic and research community, the partnership will explore innovation programmes, pilot initiatives and industry-led research to accelerate innovation across areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. 

As FITT’s first partnership with a global bank, the partnership will support stronger collaboration through joint programmes involving researchers, startups and students. A key focus will be applying academic research to real business challenges, creating opportunities for NatWest colleagues and students to contribute to new ideas and research that support customer needs quickly and sustainably.

Commenting on the partnership, Scott Marcar, Chief Information Officer, NatWest Group, said ...